NEWS 13-11-2019. NEWS FOR 15-NOV(FRIDAY) 1. Iran has discovered second largest oil field containing $53 billion barrel of crude oil. Discovery of oil field is expected to boost country’s economy. 2. Elon Musk’s Space-X has launched 60 “Starlink” satellites into low-earth orbit that will bring cheaper internet access to the world. 3.The first ever joint tri-service exercise between India and Russia “INDRA 2019” will be conducted from Dec 10-19. 4.The President’s rule was imposed in Maharashtra n 12th Nov amid a stalemate over govt formation after the assembly polls last month. 5.Indian Airforce has signed a contract to procure 83 Tejas (LCA). The Indian Air Force is looking at speeding up the production of the LCA by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HCL). It will be the mainstay of Indian Airforce in the next decade as other jets are phased out. 6. India will fund at least 250 defence start-ups over the next five years as it seeks new technology to give a cutting edge to armed forces. 7.The Assam State commission for protection of child rights is going to launch a mobile app ‘Sishu Suraksha’ on the occasion of Children’s day. The purpose of the app is to empower citizens to take moral responsibility of protecting future generation. < < Back